When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Jared patted her back and said, “Your throat is still sore. No more laughing.”

Although his words sounded stern, the affection in his tone was obvious.

Summer looked at me and said, “Mommy, you have the same answer as Mr. Crest. It’s impossible for durian and watermelon to feel hurt. Your head will be the one in pain.”

For the next few minutes, Summer continued to play riddles with Jared.

At the dining table, Summer ate more than usual. She was so excited and joyful throughout the meal. Shortly after lunch, she fell asleep.

Jared got up from the sofa and picked up his doctor’s bag as he prepared to leave.

I was silent for a moment before saying, “Dr. Crest, can I have a word with you?”

He pressed his lips together and nodded. Then, he sat back down and looked at me with dullness in his eyes.

I took a deep breath and went straight to the point. “When Macy left, she told me never to let Summer know that you are her father.”

His eyes turned cold, with a pained expression on his face. He said, “I can understand.”

“Summer is your child and no one can deny that,” I said calmly. “Including Macy.”

surprised and looked at

matter between you and Macy. It’s none of my business. But I have no choice but to intervene now. I raised Summer myself and treated her as my own

waiting for me to finish what I have

a little extra emotional support. Of course, same goes to each and everyone of us. And I

to her. Then, it’ll be up to her to decide if she wants to acknowledge you as her father or otherwise. Of course, within the eighteen years, you may come and see her anytime you want. And if the Crest family can take good care of her, then I will agree to let

such a thing to

he looked at me

it for Ashton. I don’t want him to end his long-term friendship

little surprised, and he was silent for a

a

and said, “You don’t have to thank me. Although I don’t know how deep you feel for Macy, I know for sure that you love Summer. In my opinion, it’s not a bad thing for one more person

what needs to be said, I was prepared to

Not to introduce her to the Crest family, but to bring her there for sightseeing. I made a promise to Macy before that

and felt a lump in my throat. But I nodded and said, “Okay. But I don’t want her gone for too

“Just for three days.”

“Okay.”

couldn’t keep Summer by my side forever. Sooner or later, she was going to grow up and

I went to Summer’s bedroom. I couldn’t believe